Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of decentralization?

A. Decentralization does not foster managerial expertise since upper-level managers manage less.
B. Lower-level managers may have an opportunity to make decisions in their own best interest without considering the overall health of the company.
C. Decentralization does not empower upper-level managers to focus on strategy because they are too busy managing lower-level managers.
D. Upper-level managers with more knowledge about lower-level managers' areas of responsibility are further away from the day-to-day decisions.


Answer: B

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